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The Travels of Marco Polo: The Illustrated Edition
By Polo, Marco
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- 9781402796302
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- Sterling Signature
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Starred Review on December 1, 2012 | Social Sciences
The adventures of the Venetian merchant-traveler Polo (1254–1324), who traveled to Persia, China, Indonesia, and back, were written down by Rustichello di Pisa and published in the early 13th century. They have been popular ever since. This edition uses the 1871 translation by Yule, subsequently revised by Henri Cordier. The text is vigorous and stately. This beautiful book is a joy to hold, le...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
